From the outside, it looks like a hole in the wall kinda place, but I decided to try it out after seeing some of the positive reviews and pictures of the food. And it did not disappoint! I tried the birria tacos, the shrimp tacos, and the fish tacos, and they were all great! Will definitely come back again. This just might be my new favorite Mexican restaurant in Springfield. read more

Definitely a hole-in-the-wall kind of joint! The salsa is the best and I like the potato tacos. The margaritas are strong and the service is good! read more

I used to love this place. The food quality has definitely gone down. The portions are smaller. The tacos were greasy and the green sauce had an awful aftertaste. You could tell it was frozen ahead of time. Definitely disappointing read more

We are so grateful for Tacos El Champu! With $1 tacos on Tuesdays and Thursdays, feeding a large family becomes not only possible but enjoyable. We ordered the Tacos El Pastor, and they were absolutely amazing. The flavors were spot-on, and the salsa verde, cilantro, and onions were the perfect finishing touches that took them to the next level. Delicious food, affordable prices, and a place we'll definitely keep coming back to! read more

Tacos El Champu - Tacos El Pastor - Mexican Near Me - Springfield, Missouri

I had to update. In my last review I said, I don't give five stars. I changed my mind. This place gets 5. NOTE: if you are looking for atmosphere, this is not your place. The energy is very good there and the place is always crowded but ambiance? Not so much. The staff is excellent especially considering how busy they can be and the food has never disappointed. I'm officially addicted, I'm there at least 2x a month - for a minute it was every week (ok it might still be every week) The food is excellent, the staff is excellent, the pricing is excellent and my 5 stars is based on those things. They never disappoint. In my mind, it's the best place for tacos and salsa in town. read more

Food presented well, but red sauce tasted way too heavy with garlic. Hostess sat us at a dirty booth (chips on bench, drink stains on table with trash underneath). Asked to be moved and told hostess booth was dirty. I got a weird little look and asked, "Where"? It was obvious. Bathrooms were gross. Waiter was attentive and friendly. read more

Tacos El Champu - Enchiladas presented well. - Mexican Near Me - Springfield, Missouri

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Interesting menu selection, varied, innovative combos - imagine an average size cafe deep in Mexico, the young guys are cooking traditional family recipes to make their family proud; using fresh ingredients creating large tasty portions washed down with excellent house-made margarita and that sums it up. read more

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This restaurant grew out of a previous food truck establishment. Focus is on delivering a tasty meal efficiently and at good cost. They hit the mark. I go here a couple times per month. Might do better to turn the tv to tells novellas without sound once in awhile or just off. The soccer gets tiresome. read more

The food was great! The people were nice. Just wish I was warned about a charge for asking for a little more of the hot salsa.

We love this place, we come here all the time! My husband and I love the chips and salsa as their home made, also the enchiladas are really good their sauce is also homemade. My favorite thing to get is the Bisteck ranchero but with bell pepper instead of jalapeños! Their margaritas are good too! It's all so good, we're never disappointed here. I just wish they had carne asada tacos on taco Tuesday We will forever keep coming back! Always a great time here and family friendly too. read more

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The birria tacos were amazing! And like others said, the chips and salsa were fantastic. A group of 6 went for lunch on a Monday, service was great and everyone enjoyed their food. I would definitely recommend this restaurant. read more

What a joke. This place. Ordered food through door dash. Food showed up like it had set out for hours. Asked for extra salsa since we had 2 orders of tacos and they didn't even read the instructions or couldn't for that matter. One small salsa for 8 tacos, no limes, what an embarrassment for the owners. Doubt they care or give a sh*t. No chips and salsa, doesn't that come with the meal? The steak tacos, what did you boil the meat in spit? Tastes like something out of nursing home, no flavors, no seasoning, and looked like something a small dog would defecate out. Why didn't you wrap the tortillas in foil or put something down in the box so they're not so soggy. Wtf, did you out water in the box. This is unacceptable and how can you eat a soggy taco when you pick it up and it falls apart. Is this your first time cooking? read more

Food was AMAZING!! It was taco Tuesday so we got 15 tacos for ONLY A $1!!!!!!!! Definitely recommend :)) read more

Tacos El Champu - chicken street tacos - Mexican Near Me - Springfield, Missouri

This place was terrible, our first time there. I ordered combination Mexicano. The beef was and chicken was like rubber. Would not recommend it to anyone!!! read more

Clean, nice decor, great chips, prompt service, good food. Great location in Springfield so I go often when out running errands.

One of the only places open during the snowstorm, so we came. I got the 3 Sopas plate. No sides came with it, but there was plenty of food. They were a little on the pricey side. The only thing that really stood out was their salsa's. The green was an avocado base, and the red a habanero. Both were extremely flavorful!! The food was okay, not great but not terrible. I'll give them 4 stars for their salsa, and customer service. Bathroom was a bit lacking, no soap and a flat iron and brush laying on the toilet. read more

late lunch 2 PM or so enchiladas she asked me if I wanted sauce yes please but you did not say that it would be three dollars more not three dollars point of it read more

Very good food and reasonable prices. I had tacos and found the to be very good and good service.

Love their dollar taco tuesdays and Thursday's Perla the waitress beautiful smile great server

Amazing food! Authentic and flavorful without being over salted!! Homemade salsa huge portions and wonderful service! Love the local feel of the space with plenty of people that were obviously regulars, along with plenty of people that it was their first time packed house on a taco Tuesday we will be back again and again read more

Very good food. They have great tacos. We have had dine in and carry out. Both ways food was delicious and hot. Just watch out when ordering. I think I got over charged on taco Tuesday. I ordered 10 tacos and got charged 30 dollars. They were supposed to be 10 dollars. So I don't know what happened. read more

I really love this place. Excellent birria tacos and killer $1 taco Tuesdays. HOWEVER, don't take the last little bit of your salsa home or they will charge you $3 extra... to take home the salsa scraps... they wouldn't have charged you before... if you just left it on the table. I've never been charged to take leftovers home at a restaurant but it's been done now. Anyways, you should eat here regardless! read more

The best authentic Mexican food in town! Located in an unassuming strip mall where another competing Mexican food restaurant is (truthfully have never tried the other one but I have tried El Champu's food truck along with a few others in town and this place blows them out of the water so no need to try anyone else). I'm from Southern California and my family is from Jalisco so I can tell you when there is authentic Mexican food! Everything from food, presentation, ambience and friendly staff is on point. If you want to eat good, you have to eat here-it doesn't matter what you order it will not disappoint! read more

Tacos El Champu - Carne Asada combination plate with house chips and salsa - Mexican Near Me - Springfield, Missouri

Best Mexican food in town! We order to go several times a week! People are always super nice too! read more

Delicious food. My favorites are the shrimp tacos and the torta cubana. Oh! And the aguas frescas. Love the melon and the fresa. So good. Nice, friendly people. Always recognize me and are quick to welcome my guests. read more

The delicious house salsa is just right to carry you over while deciding what you want to eat. The Birria tacos are definitely the most popular item on the menu, but you can't go wrong with the street tacos or tortas. The service was stellar and food came out hot and fast. The restaurant was clean, music wasn't too loud, and the decore wasn't anything special, but it did its job! Definitely give them a try, especially if you're at any of the colleges. It's new location is right off of Kimbrough and Cherry! read more

Tacos El Champu - Birria Tacos(4) - Mexican Near Me - Springfield, Missouri

Me and my friends come here every Tuesday because of dollar taco Tuesday. They have very good salsa and chips and they handle busy Tuesday as well. If you don't come in on a Tuesday, their menu is full of very good options. I have tried most of their meets there and they are all very good. I highly recommend. read more

My sister happened to see this place and mentioned that we should try it out. Little did I know, it would change my life forever. All other tacos have been ruined for me, because no place could ever be as good as Tacos El Champu. I ordered the Birria tacos, and they were out of this world! I could not believe it. I have seriously, never ever had a better taco. You have to try it! They were fresh, hot, and layered with flavor. We had Yesenia as a server, and she was personal and accommodating. Truly an amazing place to eat. The salsa was delicious too! It was extremely fresh and, again, layered with flavor. Amazing!! read more

Tacos El Champu - Birria Tacos - Mexican Near Me - Springfield, Missouri

Food is great, service is the best family and very friendly. Everything I have tried has hit the mark and good, want go broke eating there. The salsa is made fresh I recommend the habanero sauce. If my wife and I spend over $25.00 it's because I had to have seconds. read more

All of the food was excellent, and the service was wonderful. The restaurant is clean and pleasant. Tacos El Champu is a new favorite!

I still don't fully understand what birria tacos are...but whatever they are you need them. 10/10 amazing, can't find them any place in Springfield read more

I want to like it, I really do... it's so close to home, it's priced right, and the people are nice. Portions are generous, and the food is cooked well, but everything lacks flavor. Nothing is cooked with peppers, or onions, or even salt. No herbs anywhere. It's surprisingly bland for the cuisines reputation. read more

As someone from the American Southwest, I had yet to find a Mexican restaurant with good food. However, I have now found the place, Taco El Champu. The burritos are delicious. read more

If you're looking for small, unique and delicious this is it. They have several unique menu items you probably won't find anywhere else. No margaritas or beer sorry. read more

This food sucks and they are such cheap asses that they limit two bags of chips no matter your party size!!! Will never go back

Best Mexican I missori, hands down. Come for the great food, servers are nice. Really nothing to complain. About at all. Would come back 2 times a week if I could. read more

Food is Delicious! Authentic!! Service is prompt and friendly! Will be back!! Open late night!!

I have eaten here three or four times now. I will not be back. Most recently, I ordered a veggie burrito which the menu stated had black beans, rice, cheese, onions, and green peppers. What I was served had lots of onions, some green peppers, maybe some zucchini, but had no beans, no rice, and no cheese. When I asked the waiter about it, he said they do not have any black beans, nor do they ever have any black beans. What I was served was covered in a red sauce that a bitter flavor to it. The chips are very thick and the salsa is mediocre. When I complained about the incorrect description in the menu, the waiter did take the charge for the burrito off my bill. I ordered a Dos Equis, which, in my experience, has always been served with a slice of lime. There was no lime, so I asked for some lime. I was given 3 slices of lime and was charged $1.00 for "extra lime." I was only trying to get the lime that should have come with my beer. Additionally, the health department inspections are usually of some concern with several priority violations. Another reason, I will not be back. read more

Very good authentic Mexican Food, about the best in springfield! Why do you all charge extra after the second basket of chips? Codos!

i love love love tacos el champu! both their food truck & restaurant are delicious. staff are always fast & friendly. went for the $1 taco tuesday special (the pastor tacos are the best!), the gal working the from desk assisted at least 30 other customers with ease as other orders came out. i would suggest ordering ahead for take out. seriously the best! read more